LUX Beachfront Casa de Balboa 229 w/AC - Best Loca
LUX Bay Beachfront Casa 229 • 40ft Deck • Walk to Beach • Marina Park
Wake up to panoramic bay views just 30 feet from the sandy beach, with sweeping scenery from the harbor to Fashion Island, Newport Coast, and the mountains. Turn to the right...there's the ocean.
Best of Both Worlds Location Located on the Balboa Peninsula, where one street, W Balboa, separates the bay and ocean. Enjoy calm bay beachfront living right outside your door, with the ocean a quick 2 minute walk across W Balboa for surfing and bodyboarding.
Outdoor Living + Views Relax on your private 40-ft deck with incredible water views, coastal breezes, and an outdoor heater for year-round comfort. The living room and two bedrooms open directly to the deck for seamless indoor-outdoor living.
Steps to the Beach + Water Activities • 30 feet to sandy bay beach (great for swimming and kids) • Paddleboards and kayaks delivered right in front • Quiet street with easy access to waterfront activities • Walk across W Balboa to the ocean
Waterfront Perks • Street ends in a cul-de-sac with dock • Easy boat pick-up and drop-off • Watch sunrises, harbor activity, boat parades, and fireworks from your deck
Marina Park Location Right next to Marina Park featuring sailing, a beachfront playground, a popular wedding venue, and a large grassy park perfect for relaxing or walking dogs.
Walk Everywhere Lighthouse Café (on the beach for breakfast, lunch, and dinner), restaurants, shops, and Newport Pier for fishing are all nearby.
The Home • 3 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms (sleeps up to 8) • 2 bedrooms and living room open to deck • 3rd bedroom tucked in back for quiet • AC throughout + outdoor heater • Fully equipped kitchen • TVs in every room • Quiet, safe street (no alley behind)
Great for Groups Rent with Casa 231 (same building) for 5BR / 4BA. Additional nearby homes available for 16 bedrooms total. Ideal for weddings, family trips, and group stays.
Why Guests Love It Peaceful bay beachfront setting, huge private deck, walkability to everything, and some of the best views in Newport.
Permit: SLP10651 All pricing includes fees — no hidden costs
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number SLP10651
About the area
Newport Beach
Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Balboa Peninsula, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach. Fashion Island and South Coast Plaza are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Crystal Cove State Park and Orange County Great Park. Newport Harbor Nautical Museum and Balboa Fun Zone are also worth visiting. With sailing, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Is LUX Bay Beachfront Casa 229 - 40ft Deck - Walk to Beach - Marina Park pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at LUX Beachfront Casa de Balboa 229 w/AC - Best Loca?
As of 7 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at LUX Beachfront Casa de Balboa 229 w/AC - Best Loca on 1 June 2026 start from AU$915, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at LUX Bay Beachfront Casa 229 - 40ft Deck - Walk to Beach - Marina Park?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at LUX Bay Beachfront Casa 229 - 40ft Deck - Walk to Beach - Marina Park?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at LUX Bay Beachfront Casa 229 - 40ft Deck - Walk to Beach - Marina Park?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is LUX Bay Beachfront Casa 229 - 40ft Deck - Walk to Beach - Marina Park located?
Nestled on the beach, this Balboa Peninsula holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Mother’s Beach. Balboa Beach and Newport Beach Pier are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Location was perfect. The house was spotless and beds were very comfortable. Waking up and having coffee with the bay view was a great start to our day!
The rental was clean and only a block away from the pier, beach, and restaurants. The view was decent.
Josh S.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2025
Although the ocean beach is a block away (short beach blocks), the water and sand are only 30ft away for Mothers Beach. The views, in our opinion and others, is probably one of the best in Newport Beach if not the best. Views are of the beach, bay, boats, Lighthouses (restaurant and play park at Marina Park), Newport Coast, Fashion Island, and the mountains in the background. Turn to the right and there's the lifeguard stand for 19th St. by the first pier. Glad you appreciated it. Hope you return often.
This location is an ideal family spot. Walk right out onto Mother's Beach with the kids and walking distance to restaurants.
Katy T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2020
I reached out to Katy to see what we could have done to earn a five star review (4 is great but we know we can do better!). She stated" The place and location were a total 5, the only reason for 1 star less was the confusion during booking. I booked on Homeaway and was the(n) requested to pay on a different site and the fee on the other site did not account for the 1/2 down." VRBO/Homeaway no longer pay owners or managers deposits or final payments when you pay. We are not paid until sometime after check-in. Our system automatically sends out notices of payment due if we are not paid. We send all VRBO/Homeaway/Expedia reservations an email explaining this, to make all their payments where booked, and to ignore our requests for payments if booked elsewhere. Katy did not open her email. We try very hard to inform guests during the process of reserving a vacation home. Thanks for the feedback Katy!!
This location is super convenient to access mothers beach. The unit is upgraded and quite comfortable. We enjoyed the outdoor deck and gourmet kitchen.
Cheryl F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2022
Thank you! Glad you found us. Interestingly, if you want the ocean too...it is often easier to access the ocean water from our bay beachfront location due to the width of the beach elsewhere...crazy but true! Hence we say...the best of both worlds!! Hope to have you back soon!
This rental was amazing. Over looking the marina, boats and bay beach and the 3 minute walk to the ocean beach. The inside of the house looks just like it did in the pictures.
My husband, myself, my adult daughter and her two daughters ages 8 and 6 yrs enjoyed three days. The floor plan and location is excellent for our extended family and is in walking distance of grocery store and many restaurants and across a side street to the beach! Wanted an enjoyable vacation rent this casa..
Linda M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2024
Thank you Linda! It is the PEFECT location...and the views!! Best in Newport Beach. We hope you have dates in mind for your return!
This is an exceptional property. The furniture and fixtures are beautiful, like a perfectly maintained home rather than a rental property. I loved the view and terrace. I can't wait to come back with my whole family.
Faith M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2020
Thanks Faith!! We can't wait to have you back. Happy Holidays!
We truly enjoyed our stay here. You cannot beat the location. The beach in front of the house is so nice to relax and enjoy the sun and water without the wind and noise of the ocean. If you’re in the mood for the noise and wind though, you have a 5 min walk to the beach. They have EVERYTHING you need on property for the beach and otherwise. Honestly, can’t say enough about this property.
Katherine S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2023
Thanks so much for your kind words. Actually...it's only about a 2 minute walk across one street for the ocean. Much easier to get to the ocean water from here than most ocean front homes because the beach is so wide in those areas. Here, the water and boardwalk are the closest. That's why we are the best of both worlds!...bay and ocean!! Glad you enjoyed. Hope to have you back soon.
This was our first beach house experience and it did not disappoint! If anything it set the bar very high! My family rented this home in celebration of my daughters high school graduation. It was a week to remember! Gorgeous house and beautiful views! Our family and friends that visited all asked for the rental information!
Betsy M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2024
Thanks so much! We're so happy that we were part of your families graduation memories!! We hope that your guests simply took a pic of our signage for future stays! We're very easy to find!
Absolutely stunning house with amazing views. Sunsets and Sunrises are epic overlooking the harbor. You have privacy and perfect short distance to the public beach. I can't say enough great things about this place. To add, Pam with the property is very responsible and accomodating. 5/5
This was a cute cozy stay with a great view minus the homelessness. We had a guy for 4 days sleeping on the beach looking at us like we were inconveniencing him. Hard to pay what we payed and have that liability fished out on fentanyl in front of us for 4 days
adrin h.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2024
I'm sorry you feel that this was your experience, but it is not quite accurate, nor is it indicative of the area, the beach, nor Newport Beach who spends $56,000.00 per homeless person a year. Due to the Supreme Courts recent decision (June 2024) to give rights back to the city regarding the homeless, the city has been able to develop, enact, AND NOW ENFORCE, NEW (within days after your departure) codes and ordinances regarding the homeless to prevent sleeping, blocking, camping, etc. .anytime of day ...on and or in... any public space including the beaches, sidewalks, benches, courtyards, streets, etc.
Because of the new codes enacted just days ago, they have already seen a reduction of 25% of homeless within days. That leaves the city with about 50 homeless in the entire city and that will be reduced as well.
This may actually help force the homeless to accept the help they need.
During your stay. No one was sleeping on the beach at night. I know..I was there for nearly a month. The police swept/sweep 3 times throughout the evening after the beach closes at 10PM..each night.
There was one person on the beach during the day(s) you were there ...sleeping in a sleeping bag. One. This person wasn't doing fentanyl. Nor did they bother anyone.
This is a moot point now as they no longer will be able to sleep on the beach or anywhere else on public property.
Our beach, Marina Park 19th St Bay beach (Mother's beach), is a very lovely, popular, fun (children's play park midway at the red/white lighthouse), and very safe beach for families and people of all ages.
The policies that I believe you reference as horrible, are other city codes that regulate the number of guests in a unit (can't have 20 people staying in a 2 bedroom) and restricts noise after 10PM. This is for the protection, enjoyment, and safety of visitors and residents alike. Every rental, and their guests, are subject to the same policies to be enforced, at the risk of fines and losing their permit to rent, even if they don't pass that information along to the guest as we do.
Verified
8/10 Good
Franchesca M.
6 Sept 2018
Beautiful property overlooking the bay
Great location, beautiful property with everything you need for a carefree stay. Owner provided detailed information for local dining and activities. Parking was a challenge for guests but thats to be expected during the summertime. Our trip occurred during an unseasonal heatwave and the property only had fans and portable A/C. It was very stifling, so take that into consideration when you book a place at the beach. Overall we had a wonderful stay at this property.
Franchesca M.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you for your kind words. Unfortunately, although we state that our AC is portable you turned on the heater and closed up the place. The air needs to move for maximum comfort. We provide plenty of fans, installed new high efficiency ceiling fans, installed large solar roof vents to move air quickly out of the attic, which we had heavily insulated (walls too). Most homes here don't have any of this. We also provide a portable AC unit that works very very well for the odd week or so the temps may be higher. Families that have frequented the beach here for decades understand and know what to expect. Virtually ALL rentals in Newport Beach do not have AC. The reason? Moderate temps and the fact folks are here to have doors and windows open to the sea. During your stay the temps at night were 70 (a few days dropped into the 60's) and most of the time during the day in the low to mid 80's. during the day.
We rented this location for a family holiday and it was just perfect - the only thing that could be difficult is the fact that there is only one parking space. We managed this just fine with a little of moving the extra vehicle around a couple of times so it worked out OK. Great location close to everything - Go and just sit back and enjoy all of the great things this area has to offer. The owner was great to deal with - no problems what-so-ever. So refreshing as the last thing you want is problems on your holiday. I highly recommend this property. I would just like to add that it is a FIVE STAR all the way!
Lori-Lynn G.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2023
Thanks so much Lori-Lynn! In addition to the Garage...there is PLENTY of parking both free and paid right here due to the proximity of the beach and park. Parking 101 is the info we send out with tips on links for parking and to secure a permit if you wanted to.
Glad you enjoyed!
Hope to see you back soon!!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Mikel C.
15 Oct 2010
Best on the Beach
We've stayed at Casa de Balboa before and will continue to stay there In the future. It's immaculately kept and the nicest place in Newport to rent for a great beach getaway. We spend three days on the beach and three days at local attractions such as Disneyland or the Aquarium of the Pacific (in Longbeach) both times we've been - I would also recommend a great Seafood dinner at the Crab Cooker - only three blocks away. If you've got small children, the beach right out the front door is perfect due to being on the harbor side of the peninsula and has no waves; if you want the big surf, walk less than 60 seconds across the street to the open Pacific. We love this place and Pan ensures that these are the best place in Newport. One last thing, if you love a beautiful sunrise over the harbor - this is the placet stay!
Mikel C.
Archival
8/10 Good
Michelle A.
3 Dec 2016
Thanksgiving Vacation
Loved the decor, quality of beds, linens and cleanliness. Beautiful view of the bay and very well appointed! Only complaint: Very noisy street in the am's. City of Newport blows off sidewalks every single day of the week at around 7am. Also the trash on the dock is dumped each morning at 6:30 am with a back up beeping noise. My husband and I enjoyed having the sliding door open at night, but after the early am wake up call, we had to keep it closed :(
Michelle A.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Hi Michelle,
Sorry for your experience. It is not typical for our little area. I contacted the city and they are picking the trash up later and no longer using the "beep" feature to back up. Since we are located at the beach we have once a week sidewalk cleaning with a blower (Wednesday's) which is necessary to remove sand to prevent slippage. On the ocean boardwalk the city uses a small street sweeper at 6AM every morning for the same reason. During your stay the city happened to install new plants and the blowers were here several days in a row. Again, not typical. All of our reviews will reflect our guests experience of the quiet family neighborhood we have. It is one of the quietest on the peninsula and yet it is steps to the bustling shops and restaurants. We are certain you will experience this upon your return. Happy Holiday's! Pam
This property is stunning! The decor is beautiful and interior design thoughtful and well done. My family of five (3 adult sons ages 20-29) were in Newport Beach for a family get together. We enjoyed waking up to the sound of the seagulls and view of the bay from the upstairs balcony. Our extended family has vacationed at Newport Beach many times over the years, and this property is better than every other unit, hands down. The location is ideal. It is a very comfortable home. There were plenty of fans in every room and we did not need to use the portable a/c unit provided. We slept well and enjoyed the relative quiet of the neighborhood. One reviewer commented on the long instruction list, but honestly, it is that attention to detail that keeps this property so attractive and desirable. We hope to visit again!
Susan D.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2021
Thank you. We appreciate you taking the time. Glad you found us!
Due to Covid we had to scrap our vacation to Kauai on short notice and scramble for a more local destination. Having grown up in the area, I thought taking the family to Newport would at least give us some sun and fun, but we had no expectations that it would be as nice as what we had planned for Kauai. But wow were we surprised at how awesome this property and location was.
We're a family of 5 with three tweens. The two boys shared a room and my daughter the other room. The layout and space were great and we never felt cramped. The place itself is stunning. Super clean, top of the line appliances, comfortable furniture, a balcony you can spend hours on, plenty of board games including a full poker set, and a view of the water. In addition, the property had everything we needed including new beach chairs, umbrella, sand toys, plenty of beach towels, soaps, shampoos, etc. It was one of our only VRBO experiences where we didn't need to run to the store to buy essentials and the whole experience made it so that we all treated the place with care like our own home.
The location is also unbelievable - literally steps from the bay where the local shop will deliver kayaks or paddle boards. And the nice thing is the bay has showers which are steps from the property entrance so you can rinse all the sand off of everything before coming home. And just in case, there's a hose in the side yard to rinse your feet before walking inside. The property is also only two blocks from the beach in case the kids want to catch waves. This is also where there are plenty of dining options and shops. There's a 7 Eleven a block away, a grocery store about a 10 minute block away, and a Ralph's that has a gourmet cheese section that's about a 10 minute drive (this was recommended by the owner and it did not disappoint!). Otherwise, we barely ended up using our car.
Finally, Pam was awesome! She was super responsive both leading up to our stay and during our stay. We couldn't find the garage opener and she had someone there with a replacement within 10 minutes (no exaggeration). She also answered emails, calls, and texts promptly as I had a lot of questions given the local situation with Covid. I highly recommend this place!
Adam P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2020
Thanks so much Adam. We are so very glad you enjoyed our special area. We hope to have you back soon.
Pam
About the host
Hosted by Casa de Balboa Vacation Rentals LLC
The Murray Family!!
Why they chose this property
Perfect Location, Beachfront (water and sand 30 ft away!!), Literally the BEST VIEWS and location in Newport Beach, Ocean and Bay Beach Access, Steps to Shops, Restaurants, and Activities. One Block from Highest Rated Hotel in Newport Beach Due to Location!!
What makes this property unique
Newport Beach Small Town Beach Vibe!!
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests